Audi A5 2011 vs BMW 5 series 2010

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Audi A5
2011 - 2016
BMW 5 series
2010 - 2013
Body: HatchbackSedan
The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Audi A5 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW 5 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Audi A5 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 1.8 - 3.02.0 - 4.4

Performance

Power: 143 - 272 HP184 - 408 HP
Torque: 320 - 500 NM270 - 740 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.9 - 9.5 seconds4.7 - 8.2 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.4 - 8.14.5 - 11.0
Audi A5 petrol engines consumes on average 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 5 series. On average, Audi A5 equipped with diesel engines consume 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.67 m4.90 m
Width: 1.85 m1.86 m
Height: 1.50 m1.46 m
Audi A5 is smaller, but slightly higher.
Audi A5 is 23 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A5 is 4 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: no data520 litres
Turning diameter: 11.5 meters12 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.5 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Audi A5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): no data~ 2`305
Safety: no data
Quality:
high

average
Average price (€): 14 80012 400
Pros and Cons: Audi A5 has
  • also available in 2WD
  • lower fuel consumption
  • fewer faults
BMW 5 sērija has
  • lower price
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